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About Continental Hospitals
Continental Hospitals is a renowned multispecialty healthcare provider, known for its advanced medical services, compassionate care, and patient-first approach. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and a team of highly skilled professionals, Continental Hospitals offers a broad range of specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, neurology, and more. Our hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services through innovation, advanced technology, and world-class medical care.
At Continental Hospitals, we value excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement, ensuring a world-class experience for every patient. We are committed to providing holistic care that nurtures the health and well-being of all those we serve.
Job Summary
OP Manager
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
:- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Outpatient Department, ensuring timely patient registration, appointment scheduling, and consultation processes.
- Monitor patient flow, ensuring efficiency in service delivery, reducing waiting times, and optimizing patient care.
- Coordinate with other hospital departments, such as diagnostics, billing, pharmacy, and medical records, for seamless integration of outpatient services.
- Implement best practices in operational efficiency to ensure smooth functioning of the OPD.
Team Leadership
:- Supervise and manage a team of outpatient staff, including receptionists, nurses, and clerical support, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and quality standards.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to enhance team performance and patient care.
- Manage staff schedules to ensure proper coverage during peak hours, balancing workload, and staff availability.
Patient Services & Satisfaction
:- Promote a patient-centered approach, ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate, and high-quality care.
- Handle patient complaints and concerns promptly, professionally addressing issues and ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Ensure the outpatient services team communicates effectively with patients regarding appointments, procedures, and other necessary information.
Financial Management
:- Collaborate with senior management to plan and manage the outpatient department budget effectively.
- Ensure cost-efficient resource utilization while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Work closely with the billing team to ensure accurate and timely billing for outpatient services, and monitor revenue generation within the OPD.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
:- Ensure that all outpatient services comply with hospital policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
- Conduct regular quality checks and audits to ensure patient safety and satisfaction, while improving operational standards.
- Implement continuous improvement strategies based on audit findings, feedback, and performance analysis.
Coordination & Reporting
:- Serve as a key liaison between the OPD and other hospital departments, fostering collaboration and ensuring smooth coordination of patient care.
- Prepare and present regular performance reports on patient satisfaction, operational challenges, and departmental performance to senior management.
- Analyze data and feedback to identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement changes where needed.
Qualifications
Education
: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Hospital Administration, or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.Experience
: Minimum of 10 years of experience in outpatient management within a multispecialty hospital, with at least 5 years in a Manager Role.Skills
:- Extensive knowledge of outpatient operations, patient care protocols, and healthcare regulations.
- Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to drive operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of care and service.
- Proficiency in hospital management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and time management abilities.
Key Competencies
Leadership & Decision Making
: Proven ability to lead a diverse team, make informed decisions, and implement effective solutions.Patient-Centered Focus
: Strong commitment to ensuring a positive, patient-centered experience.Attention to Detail
: Consistently monitors and ensures quality in all aspects of outpatient service delivery.Problem-Solving
: Ability to identify and address operational challenges, improve patient care, and enhance team performance.Multitasking & Time Management
: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic hospital environment.